Here's an interesting legal battle straight from the Bombay High Court. Auto Credit Corporation and Rekha Jain are up against Mahesh Trivedi, and it's all about a shop, a seal, and a whole lot of legal twists. Judge Kamal Khata had the final say on September 30, 2025.
Auto Credit Corporation and Rekha Jain wanted to get involved in a case about a shop in Mumbai. They claimed they were tenants, but the court had dealt with this claim before. Previous attempts to prove their rights as tenants had been rejected.
"The Applicant says that she is still a rightful tenant of the shop."
Rekha Jain said she had been paying rent since 1991. She even tried to pay Rs. 2,94,127.70 to the court, but the person in charge, Mr. Ketan Trivedi, didn't accept it. Things got tense when the shop was locked up while Jain was out of town.
Mr. Ketan Trivedi, the person in charge, argued that the shop was always locked and that Jain couldn't prove she was a tenant. He found out that the shop was being used without permission and locked it to keep it safe.
"Attempts have been made to create third-party rights in the absence of the landlady."
Even though the shop was locked, it was found open with stuff inside. This led to suspicions of someone messing with it. The court appointed a commissioner who found evidence that the shop was accessed without permission.
Judge Kamal Khata wasn't convinced by Auto Credit Corporation's claims. He said that only the Small Causes Court could decide on tenancy matters, and the evidence didn't support Jain's claims.
"Such misuse of judicial process warrants a strong deterrent."
The court dismissed the case and imposed a hefty fine of Rs. 25,00,000 on the applicants, payable to the Armed Forces Battle Casualties Welfare Fund. If they fail to pay, their properties will be taken.
This case shows that the legal system shouldn't be taken lightly. Misusing it can lead to serious consequences, and Judge Khata made sure to send a clear message.
